Hi Matt,
Apologize for the delay. I just saw your reply.
I ended up using the .jackdrc file to change the sample rate. I used "qjackctl" to create that file and change the sample rate. It worked great.

Hi Matt,
With both the gain knobs set to max, we are seeing about 7.3 dB loss in both channels. This was tested by running JackClient and arecord .. | aplay.. . Is this loss expected ? If so is there a way to bring the loss to 0 dB ?
In AlsaMixer settings, the Master gain is set to 0 dB and the playback capture is set to 100<>100 ( Max).

Can you please check whether you have the file ~/.jackdrc on your system ?
If so, can you please paste its output here ?

I Think this file may be on your system and telling jackd how to start the server when it isn't running ... your client tries to connect, then autostarts the server using information from that .jackdrc file.

Can you please check whether you have the file ~/.jackdrc on your site ?
If so, can you please paste its output here ?

I Think this file may be on your system and telling jackd how to start the server when it isn't running ... your client tries to connect, then autostarts the server using information from that .jackdrc file.